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Update Tuesday 20th October

Steve here.

I thought Wendy would want me to keep you posted as to why she didn’t write yesterday.

Yesterday morning she was very drowsy and unsteady on her legs. She had an appointment with a pain specialist and I managed to get her there. The pain doctor thought her drowsiness was down to an increase in gabapentin (pain medication) and that the dose should be reduced. She was also due to have chemo but they didn’t want to do it as she was so drowsy. So the plan was to go home and sleep it off and try again tomorrow.

By 8pm she was still just as sleepy and we were becoming worried. I phoned Marina (Rennie Grove nurse) who said she ought to be seen by a doctor, and we decided I would call an ambulance. The first paramedic arrived within five minutes, shortly followed by a second team. They quickly identified that she was running a high temperature and her heart rate was too fast. They suspected some kind of infection, and with chemotherapy patients they don’t take any chances so she was taken by ambulance to Stoke Mandeville, where she is now.

Her mom, Rebecca and I were there till about 3.30 am, and we have now split up into shifts. Rebecca just phoned to say her temperature was down and she was drinking coffee. Her mom has just gone back and I will take over later.

So sorry to hear this. Sending you our love and prayers to you all. Hope Wendy gets the attention she deserves and needs. Was concerned last night, as I read her blog every night, before I say a prayer.

Oh my goodness, you poor things. She was just sleepy but you must’ve all been going through hell and worried sick. SMH were brilliant when Ian had an infected finger and similar symptoms so she’s in very good hands. I’m afraid that now the winter bugs are around we all need to be doubly careful about not kissing her and giving her too many hugs.

So sorry,another setback but In the right place.I have a friend who had to stop this medication as she was dangerous falling asleep with no warning anywhere.Glad Wendy is responding well,such a worry for you all.Love to all.

Thank you for our update Steve, so kind of you.
Give Wendy lots of love and loads to you all, although I don’t know you, my thoughts are with you all. God bless and hope Wendy feels a bit better soon ooxx